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Definition come about in American English

come about phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
Example

The increase in production has come about through the use of technology.

Example

I don't know how it came about that we stopped loving each other.

Synonyms and related words
happen come about occur
2

if a ship comes about, it changes direction

Synonyms and related words
capsize cast off come about
Definition come about in American English